Finding the Third Proportional to 644,340 and 1,381,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 644,340 and 1,381,992 is: 2,964,121.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,340 : 1,381,992 = 1,381,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,340/1,381,992 = 1,381,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,340x = 1,381,992 × 1,381,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,340x = 1,909,901,888,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,909,901,888,064/644,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,964,121.25
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